Hop Henge Experimental IPA - Deschutes Brewery

northaustin

Texas

3.98/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

poured from the 22oz into a pint glass. pours a dark copper with about two and a half fingers of nice off white head that hangs around for a long time and leaves alot of lacing. looks beautiful.

smell is great. a piney blast that i can smell as soon as the bottle is opened. once poured a bit of the yeast comes out in the nose but balances well with the hops.

taste is pretty bitter. the malts are very hidden and the hops are the star. no alchohol heat in this one and overall it is balanced very well.

mouthfeel is sticky at first but quickly turns into a hop induced dryness. fairly typical but enjoyable nonetheless.

drinkability: goes down very easy and doesnt have any heat. a must for all hop heads or just fans of ipas in general. hopefully this one comes around again.

Serving type: bottle

09-05-2009 00:38:06 | More by northaustin

SpongeBobAlePant

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-19-2013 03:35:35 | More by SpongeBobAlePant

jakeox

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%

05-19-2013 00:04:52 | More by jakeox

kustard

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-18-2013 21:22:03 | More by kustard

prender1482

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%

05-18-2013 00:38:38 | More by prender1482

Ribsandwhiskey

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-17-2013 19:28:42 | More by Ribsandwhiskey

bonbini26

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-17-2013 19:11:10 | More by bonbini26

StArnoldFan

Texas

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-17-2013 01:39:16 | More by StArnoldFan

Pelican5

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-16-2013 07:26:53 | More by Pelican5

BSore

Oregon

4.75/5  rDev +15%

05-16-2013 06:17:38 | More by BSore

CobyMangum

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-15-2013 22:24:48 | More by CobyMangum

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-15-2013 11:24:25 | More by Slatetank

Absolut

California

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-14-2013 18:02:20 | More by Absolut

earlholman

District of Columbia

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%

05-14-2013 13:33:14 | More by earlholman

Techichi

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-13-2013 15:22:34 | More by Techichi

andyfrancis

California

4.08/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Looks like an IPA, bordering on amber color, nice off white head.

Heavy pine and citrus with some whiffs of cerealy malt on the nose.

Pretty good, definitely a mouthful of flavor. Would be a nice compliment/combatant for some stinky blue cheese.

A little heavy on the tongue, with a bite of boozey aftertaste. Despite that, I hadn't noticed the ABV on the bottle, and was really surprised it was so high when I saw 10.6% here, so that says something. Actually I think I'm starting to believe it.

I'd drink it again with some potent cheese, but one glass is enough.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 20:02:00 | More by andyfrancis

Lorianneb

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-12-2013 16:10:02 | More by Lorianneb

HarmonMW

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-12-2013 02:41:49 | More by HarmonMW

b2611

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-12-2013 01:47:43 | More by b2611

MrBuckHigh

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-11-2013 05:26:31 | More by MrBuckHigh

JRod1969

New York

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-11-2013 03:57:51 | More by JRod1969

jabo134

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-11-2013 02:53:16 | More by jabo134

mooseo

Pennsylvania

4.45/5  rDev +7.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

22oz bottle into tulip.

A - Orange copper with a bubbly white head, slightly hazy.

S - Tropical fruit, mango, pine, sweet caramel.

T - Mango, peach, tropical fruit, caramel, sweet toasted malt. A mild earthy hop bitterness creeps in towards the finish. Hints of alcohol and grassy hops on the back end.

M - Extremely smooth and creamy, full bodied, mild carbonation. Warming alcohol, a little dry.

O - This is an incredible double IPA. One of the best I've had. Great balance and hop flavor. Alcohol is hidden well.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 02:13:32 | More by mooseo

ToddHolder

Illinois

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-11-2013 01:19:41 | More by ToddHolder

LXIXME

New Mexico

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-09-2013 23:13:30 | More by LXIXME